CARBON FIBER for RC: HOW TO

Get that CF look for your Rc car or truck. Practice on scrap lexan if you are not comfortable to do on a body.
1. Tape off area to be CF'd
2. Paint body
3. Remove masking tape, NOTE you have the choice to spray tint on the INSIDE at this point. I spray outside because it helps me judge how much tint I need and I can clean it off with alcohol if it's too dark.
4. Apply carpet tape in diagonal pattern or straight pattern
5. Remove protective film on area to be tinted (outside)
6. Spray lightly
7. Remove backing on carpet tape
8. Spray carpet tape with black or gold Note you can spray the back of the carpet tape with any color you choose.
9. Apply decals to body and celebrate your work.

[@riordanii]

I gotta say this is the most realistic looking technique that I've seen...looks great!

[@ausfuhrungg7337]

this is actually the only video out if all that I watched that the carbon fiber looks authentic. All the other who use shelf and drawer liner are crap. Good job and thanks for the idea.

[@marvindozier5846]

This is the best technique for carbon fiber look in the entire world wide web. Much better look than using drawer lining.

[@jeffbeck6501]

awesome build. The car looks like a real car on camera almost.

[@Ganjaking013]

i have just started with rc cars , and about to paint my (lexan) body wanting to put a , carbonfiber look , this helped me out ALOT , Thanks a Mil dude . ! ! ! H O L L A N D ! ! !

[@karlpoglitsch1087]

Excellent look, few suggestions for anyone else... 1. I tinted the inside of the body, not outside, can do either. 2. I sprayed the tape on one side (black) BEFORE I applied it to the body, lays in like vinyl and you will avoid bleeding paint into the edges. 3. I sealed the carbon with more smoke (can do clear). Looks awesome, tape can be repositioned a little without destroying the smoke and you can even use smaller pieces to contour around hood scoops, etc.

[@TheRealEvilSink]

i was on a video spree and just randomly watched a bunch of tutorials and im gonna do this when i can afford a rc drifter.

[@SwapSupra]

what a beautiful supra my friend , thumbs up for you ;)

[@datkinee6674]

Super Clean looking ...Awwesome job

[@xmodnsx]

I'm definitely gonna try this now whenever I start my drift build project. That CF look is BAWSS.

[@thedknuckles]

Thumbs up on the tip! Nice clean cf look!

[@michaelmeisman4731]

I'm not easy to impress and you just did it. Great work.

[@FatalCivic]

best rc carbon fiber look ive seen thumbs way up buddy

[@inf4m0us_tsab85]

I did this on my supra and it looks dope! Looks so real this idea is smart thanks:) now I don't have to buy or order sheets of carbon fiber I could just buy a roll of double sided tape and use this brilliant idea :D

[@davergt]

absolutely. you can spray the inside with tint and then apply the tape. I choose to do it the other way because if you spray too dark you're S.O.L.. It's happened to me where it was too dark and when I tried to remove the tape, the paint came off with it. Either way is good. I used the Pactra window tint. Thanks for commenting

[@LessTalkMoreDelicious]

If you're spraying the tint on the Inside, you can simply just use small pieces/squares of the carpet-tape itself on the Outside temporarily on different areas/body-panels, for tint-darkness reference and to help you see how much tint you're spraying on in the Inside, before you add the carpet-tape Inside after drying. (Outside carpet pieces is only temporary and will be removed later on along with the Outside protective film). Temporary carpet-tape on the Outside will be the closest tint-darkness reference... since it's the exact same material to be used later on in the Inside of body. Steps: - mask off windows and other areas/panels not to be carbon fiber'ed. - place small pieces/squares of carpet-tape on the Outside for reference, in different areas wanting to be CF'd (hood, fenders, doors, roof, quarters, etc.) - lightly spray tint on the Inside until you get the desired darkness (the temporary Outside carpet-tape pieces gives you visual reference) - place carpet-tape on the Inside, over the dried tint - spray solid black or gold over the carpet-tape on the Inside (or other desired color) - mask accordingly and spray any other non-CF body panels if you need to (this can also be done before the CF process as well, with desired regular-colored body panels) - remove the Outside protective overspray film (the Outside small pieces of carpet-tape are stuck to it..making it easy to remove along with the Outside film) - All done! :)

[@mstr-rptr]

This is pure genius! Might be copying this on my Supra

[@tenhook726]

Good job sir. Never would have thought of that.

[@yogikon]

Just finished my HPI R35 using this technique. Thanks for this vid. It came aout awesome.

[@DWES415]

i looked all over for that stupid tape! walmart, target, osh, lowes, home depot... i dont feel like waiting for a shipment so i tried duck tape drywall tape. the pattern is bigger but its worth a try. if it dont work then later i will buy another body and order this tape. really like your style for cf look. better than most i have seen. good job

[@timmylund5102]

thats the coolest look for rcs im doing this to all my new bodies thanks for the great vid

[@scottk3339]

you could spray the window tint under the body then place the carpet tape after it dries

[@Lets_Get_Outside]

Most lexan bodies come with an overspray film to protect the outside of the shell. That big orange sticker on the windscreen in the video is a good indicator that the shell has one.

[@theodorepedro]

If your spraying the tint on the inside I found that a piece of white paper towel on the outside of the body helps you see how much tint your spraying on the inside before you add the carpet tape after drying. That's for anyone spraying on the inside instead of the outside with the window tint

[@LessTalkMoreDelicious]

Or, instead of white paper towel on the outside... you can simply just use pieces of the carpet-tape itself on the outside for a tint-darkness reference (it's only temporary and will be removed later along with the Outside protective film). Carpet-tape on the outside will be the closest reference... since it's the exact same material to be used later on in the Inside anyways.

[@edwintresco]

That is hella sweet. I'm going to try this on my next shell.

[@jayc3472]

that was awesome. your car looks sweet.,

[@davergt]

Little trick that I used when doing graff and street racing. Warm bottles (spray cans , Nitrous) increase the pressure in the can and you get a better flow hence, a cleaner spray.

[@randyburns1029]

I had a good outcome with drywall tape i got at lowes. Same everything else as in the vid. Looks kick ass!

[@davergt]

I would order it and wait a couple days for it. I would recommend applying two layers of the tape you got. apply so that the bottom layer crosses the bigger squares, this will give you a smaller pattern and add some depth to it too. good luck!

[@Rennpanzer]

You have to score the lines with a SHARP exacto knife first. He just left that step out of the video. I just finished a Tamiya Golf 24 body and, IMO, this method is WAY better than scissors. The lines are pretty clean, but any rough spots can be easily sanded down w/150 grit.

[@davergt]

Thanks! drivers are from HPI trophy truck. I use velcro to hold the drivers on, this way I can use them on most my other bodies.

[@rcfanatic101]

Hey, if you screw up, the carpet tape makes it stronger!

[@JPGrc]

Clever and still good looking ;)

[@YoSneeze]

Looks great!

[@davergt]

@HKST51R Exactly! youleave the carpet tape ON the body and spray the back. It's what gives it the fiber look.

[@Raul-yd8yg]

Wow that was some pretty good job

[@gregkeezee5969]

Great work and good idea... I'm going to do that with my next scx-10 body

[@jds1667]

At first when i started watching,i thought it was gonna turn out shitty..but it came out SUPER FUCKING GOOD.good work man..no more cf stickers for 5 bucks a pop that dont cover shit

[@MrGarleileung]

Awesome work

[@justinisid3123]

So awesome great video

[@WaRn00b85]

BRILLIANT video!!! VERY nice of you to share dude!! Appreciated!! :)

[@SeekersPowerbuild]

Thanks for uploading this ! I am so gona try this on my yokomo S13 !! Cant find that particular brand carpet tape in Australia,trying to find something with similar pattern.. =(

[@markg1494]

Love the Supra!!!!

[@thedaresmith]

nice build

[@MatthieuLibeert]

looks great!

[@RCMAN23]

Nice car just because of how u made it look i would go out and buy a drift car and try and make one exactly like that lol

[@Lets_Get_Outside]

I would say yes leave the tape on after as it will not be sticky any more due to the black/gold coat on the inside.

[@TheRealEvilSink]

nicely done. looks nice.

[@celicaGTST]

I'm gonna have to try this on my next SCT body

[@davergt]

LOL! I wish I could make it look that good. I'm sure it'll turn out great! Thanks for watching

[@davergt]

I got it at Walmrt, I had some people locally that couldn't find it here either. I guess some stores carry it and others don't. good luck

[@davergt]

Correct. it's what gives it the fiber look

[@priller46]

Nice job man. Can't wait to try this on my next shell. Thanks loads for sharing! :D

[@davergt]

It is not hoard at all. just make sure you tape off the areas good. Don't use cheap spray paint to practice. It really is as easy as it looks in the video. just take your time.

[@TeamRippnLipz1]

Pretty sick

[@davergt]

I'm sure it would make the fibers "pop" a bit more. Gold is also a good color if you want more shine too. hooe you can share it when you're done.

[@davergt]

Correct, Leave the tape on after spraying with black.

[@cydstrange]

Awesome effect!

[@davergt]

Glad to help out when I can. Thanks for the view!

[@jimevans1809]

Interesting approach. A bit backwards, but the results have a lot of depth. The carpet tape is a nice size for a scale appearance, too.

[@corn6071]

Btyuttyy you know that

[@silkboxing4454]

Ok. When u sprayed the doors Black. I seen overspray onto the Blue paint and it was not taped off or I missed something. Anyway. Awesome. I do this method with drywall screens too on flat surfaces, but never thought of back of Carpet. I'm ripping all my Rugs up tonight !!!!!!

[@jimevans1809]

The clear film on the outside was only removed from the doors and hood. Nothing actually got to the blue paint.

[@DanPRC]

Pretty clever. But I'm thinking you can avoid spraying the outside with tint if you remove the carpet tape and spray a gray. The window tint only seems to make the tape look darker. I'll experiment on a wing.

[@davergt]

You are correct, I mentioned this option in description box.

[@gitarrenklang1]

Very good video!

[@davergt]

saw your shell and looks good. Glad I can help

[@georgevinc2581]

totally impressed! props!

[@habiks]

I though you're using decals on inside - very nice!

[@davergt]

Sorry for the late reply, I used the hobby knife to start peeling it off. you are right, it can be a bit difficult.

[@G_de_Coligny]

which Summerian demon did you invoke to be able to just tear off the wheels opening and bottom of the body ? was it costly ? because I'm really low on goats and totally out of virgin to sacrifice...

[@deletedions394]

Scored the out line first.

[@davergt]

That is an option. just make sure you apply the tape carefully and exactly where you want it because if you try to pull the tape off to reposition it will pull the paint off with it. Good luck! And please share when done.

[@Syrusoo]

I'm very impressed thanks for the tutorial.

[@TypeSBurner]

Stickers don't leave that clean look and has the potential to scratch off after a crash. I wouldn't suggest using sheet rock tape. (square pattern is big). I went to Lowe's paint section and they had a area for tape. Look for double sided tape. (carpet tape)

[@davergt]

You should be able to place a picture between tape and hood. maybe with some adhesive so it still holds. I've seen the vinyl, I think it looks good too. Thanks for watching!

[@DogeLib]

Before doing the back with gold or black do a white undercoat over the body color

[@lafeyetteransom5689]

Very cool bro

[@lerky1984]

Nice effect. I just bought a sheet of A4 sticky backed carbon fibre for 99p off ebay. Less work & a great effect, Yours looks great too dont get me wrong.

[@davergt]

The window tint makes it darker. It wouldn't look as good without it 'cause then you'd have white tape showing through.

[@davidtaylor8684]

Good job.

[@mattluna09]

nice job and nice video to

[@ivanleung0]

amazing job!!!!

[@lidtleman]

this is the best video ive seen for doing carbon fiber.... how many coats did you use after you did the window tint?

[@nemodewitt2758]

nice and scale as opposed to the drawer liner method

[@edwardmatthews5899]

Vinyl wraps are way easier and more colours and varieties to choose from you tube 200cc lifan 4 d carbon I wraped my motor bike in 4d carbon and chameleon green to purple and $5-10 will do the whole shell cheaper than paint and you could drill holes in shell to cut weight too.

[@ManuelRivera-wt4of]

Awesome!!!!!! Thanks for sharing this is really cool :)

[@davergt]

The heat from the hot H2o will cause the pressure in the can to increase resulting in a smooth clean flow of paint. You ever use nitrous bottle heaters? same concept.

[@kylemonty1986]

Class thanks for the idea

[@photographermatt]

that is freaking awesome! must try!

[@davergt]

I'm sure you can find a store that is willing to ship over seas. I'm sure if you have something that looks similar in your part of town you can make it work. Cheers!

[@davergt]

Score it with a hobby knife and shoud be able to tear off easily without having to cut anything and you get super smooth lines.

[@randyburns1029]

Used a touch of gold on mine then black then took the tape off. Then black again. With white backer its amazing. And no tape inside

[@justinisid3123]

Best video

[@MrUnder30seconds]

nice car, rc rules.

[@HKST51R]

wait, did you leave the mesh tape on there?

[@fredydefcon1]

nice job

[@davergt]

You should be fine if you follow the steps. apply window tint lightly so it doesn't run, it comes off with rubbing alcohol in case you mess up. That's why I spray the outside. Thanks, I wish I was able to do real cars as easy, my CF trunk is beginning to fade a bit.

[@davergt]

It's called blue streak from Pactra paint. thanks

[@allwayzactive4599]

Big tune

[@davergt]

pressure goes up when the can is hot. Cleaner paint spray.

[@Skovsnegl]

Davergt - What make are your carpet tape - I've been to numorous stores to no avail. They only have a sticky square design - Are the material you lay on some sort of glasswowen material or? Best regards.. EDIT: nevermind - found the Duck tape website by thinking about the logo on the roll :)

[@UndecidedMusic88]

I love this song, Doctor P is awesome. I was so disappointed when you removed the drop though. :(